Food Production Worker

UnityPoint Health•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

Food Production Worker Shift: Full-Time; 40 Hours/Week; 5:30am – 2:00pm M-F and every other 11:00am – 7:30pm Saturday and Sunday Eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Food Production Workers are responsible for preparation of all room service and cafeteria food. They complete daily worksheets and use standardized recipes. Other responsibilities include proper food handling, storage, and rotation of inventories in the department. Maintains and adheres to all procedures in order to produce attractive, palatable, nutritious and safe food for all patients and guests. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Two years cooking or food service experience and the ability to perform at the cook’s level within six months in this position.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare, portion, slice, carve, cook, and grill food items while following approved recipes, HACCP guidelines, and food safety standards.
Maintain proper FIFO rotation, labeling, dating, sanitation practices, and temperature monitoring to ensure food quality and safety.
Complete and document all required HACCP, departmental, and cleaning logs in accordance with policies and procedures.
Monitor food quality, presentation, accuracy, and temperatures to ensure safe and appealing meals for patients and guests.
Properly operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure safe and efficient food service operations.
Follow all healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA, Joint Commission (JCAHO), OSHA, and applicable federal and state requirements.
Prioritize patient, customer, and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and promptly reporting concerns.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, guests, nursing staff, and coworkers.
Deliver excellent customer service by demonstrating a friendly, efficient, and responsive attitude while upholding organizational values and service excellence expectations.